How to Use wipe up in a Sentence

wipe up

verb
  • This cloth can be used dry for dust mopping or for wiping up spills from the floor.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Then wipe up the droppings with the paper towel and throw it away.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • After scrubbing the dirt off, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe up excess soap.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Clean the storage unit, wiping up any spills and sweeping up trash and debris.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • For a clean that lasts longer, wipe up any spills immediately.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • For a clean that lasts longer, wipe up any spills immediately.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • For a clean that lasts longer, wipe up any spills immediately.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, wipe up the spill together.
    — Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, wipe up the spill together.
    — Renee Sagiv Riebling, Parents, 10 June 2026
  • Use a squeegee or towel to wipe up excess moisture after bathing or using sinks.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Start by clearing the surface of any clutter and dishes, and wipe up any major spills.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • From wiping up spills to scrubbing up stubborn grime on your stove, waffle towels have your back.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • If the wood does not absorb the sealer within 30 minutes, wipe up excess with a rag to avoid puddles.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Drape these festive tea towels over the handle of your oven or dishwasher for a pop of color and easy access to dry your hands or wipe up spills.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Cool the griddle completely and wipe up any rust particles or debris with paper towels.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Some models toppled over, resulting in spills and splatters that needed wiping up afterward.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Think also about the people who had to take care of them, who were wiping up all of the various unmentionable bodily liquids and excretions during that long, slow process.
    — Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Cut up an old blanket into manageable squares for staining furniture, dusting, cleaning mirrors, wiping up spills, polishing silver, and more.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Protect counters by also wiping up spills immediately, especially those with acidic components like vinaigrette, lemon juice, wine, and tomato sauce.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Before calling 911, Buck wiped up Dean’s vomit and blood and threw syringes and pipes out of a window, according to federal prosecutors.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Jason Napolski, the president & CEO of A-Tex Pest Management, also advises wiping up any spills immediately, because those can attract yellow jackets, too.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

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